Dr. Joshua B. Bederson

Dr. Joshua B. Bederson, MD, is a highly regarded neurosurgeon and a pioneering authority in skull base and cerebrovascular surgery. He serves as the Leonard I. Malis, MD Professor and System Chair of Neurosurgery for the Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Bederson earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he also completed his residency in neurosurgery. He pursued advanced fellowships in neuropathology and cerebrovascular surgery at premier institutions across Europe and the United States, including the Barrow Neurological Institute. With over three decades of surgical expertise, he specializes in the treatment of complex brain and spinal conditions, including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, meningiomas, and trigeminal neuralgia.

Dr. Bederson is internationally recognized for his innovations in minimally invasive neurosurgery and image-guided surgical techniques. He was instrumental in establishing one of New York City’s first Gamma Knife radiosurgery programs and helped pioneer the use of robotic exoscope technology in the operating room. He also led the development of Mount Sinai’s Neurosurgery Simulation Core to enhance surgical training and patient safety. A prolific academic, Dr. Bederson has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and multiple book chapters, with his research significantly influencing modern practices in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery. His expertise has earned him leadership roles in writing national guidelines for the management of subarachnoid hemorrhage.

In addition to his clinical and research excellence, Dr. Bederson is a devoted educator and mentor. He has served in leadership positions with numerous professional organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the New York Society for Neurosurgery. Known for his meticulous surgical technique and compassionate patient care, he consistently earns top ratings from patients and peers alike. Dr. Bederson’s unique blend of technical mastery, academic leadership, and commitment to innovation continues to shape the future of neurosurgical care.